Madalyn B.
Redding, CA
Cat Mother & Pet Lover! Redding, CA
Pet care experience
I have been taking care of animals my entire life, including the following: puppies, dogs, kittens, cats, guinea pigs, and fresh water fish. Animals tend to be immediately drawn to me and I to them, so I would love to extend my services and care to the pets of busy pet parents! To see some of my current pet clientele, feel free to flip through my photos. The orange cat I’m holding in a few of my photos are my own cat, Oliver (my pookie bear). When it comes to providing a service, I am prompt in communication, reliable, and a person of integrity. Handling and caring for animals requires a respect in their boundaries that I'm capable of listening to and upholding for the comfortability and safety of the pet. I do not have experience with dogs that are REACTIVE (whether it be to people and/or other animals), so I’m NOT currently ACCEPTING REACTIVE DOG CLIENTS for services. Please respect my safety and the safety of your dog by adhering to this requirement. Current Availability: I am a teacher (currently out of school starting June 9th for the summer), so I have completely open availability from June to mid-August for Rover clients! I am typically able to accommodate most booking requests into my schedule. HOLIDAY DISCLAIMER: Please schedule in advance for holidays as soon as possible, as my calendar fills up. Also, if you’re not set on your schedule for a holiday booking, please do not send a booking request until you are positive you will not be cancelling your service. I have to decline a clients after so many people have already booked during the holidays because I only have so many hours in a day, so please do not book me and cancel when others could have taken your pet(s)’ spot that are for sure going to need the booking. I want to make sure the pets that for sure need care receive it and that I don’t have bookings cancelled right before they need to be fulfilled when I have already made space and priority for them in my schedule. Thank you.
Cat care experience
Madalyn also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
Madalyn was super sweet and caring for all of my 4! kitties - she was timely, detail oriented and they even warmed up to her right away on the “meet n greet”. (Kitties can “tell”) she gave detailed reports of everything she took care of at each visit, gave them lots of pets and sent photos as well. I would highly recommend her!
Madalyn always takes excellent care of Crosby when we are away. She is very responsive, flexible, and communicates well throughout. Her updates are robust and entertaining and she has great attention to detail.
Madalyn is so great with our little brat of a dog! Her communication with us is excellent and she always sends great update photos of her visit. Highly recommend!
As always, such a reassurance to have her looking after my kitties!
About Madalyn B.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
At my clients' homes, care instructions/check lists, locations of supplies needed for the reservation, owner contact information, and emergency contact information being easily accessible to me is desired. Providing this information will help me to ensure that you pet is receiving the care they need safely and according to the reservation. This can ideally be done over the phone (texting or calling) or written.
Information Madalyn B. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know if your pet(s) has any specific behaviors or needs to account for prior to me working with them. Behavior Restriction(s): People and/or animal reactivity (no people/animal-aggressive dogs). Currently, I have NO BREED RESTRICTIONS for dog clients. As long as they are NON-REACTIVE and fit into my size requirements, I will service the pet client. A REACTIVE DOG is a dog that is aggressive to other people and/or animals. I DO NOT ACCEPT AGGRESSIVE/REACTIVE DOGS. I am not trained to physically handle an aggressive/reactive dog, so please be honest when booking with me as this is my health and safety at risk. If I show up to a booking and find your dog is reactive to people and/or other animals it may encounter, I will not complete the service and you will be charged the full amount of the service. Thank you so much for prioritizing my and your dog(s) safety.
A typical day
There are many safe neighborhoods in Redding that my pet clients and I can enjoy our walks on. I enjoy playing with pets, too, especially those who really love toys. If there are any specifics to where your dog prefers/is comfortable walking or specific ways they like to play, please be sure to let me know. When it comes to cats, I love to be able to play with them if they have toys they love. I also enjoy just sitting with them for company, petting them, and brushing them when I come to check their litter and food/bev. Every client I have serviced on Rover has requested additional drop-ins in the future aside from those who have relocated or happen to be a new client. If you’re looking for someone to be a constant in your pet’s life when it comes to sitting or dropping in, I prioritize consistency and availability; your pet will experience the luxury of having the same sitter that they’re comfortable and familiar with into the foreseeable future, which I know many people are looking for when searching for a sitter.
Services
Madalyn can watch in your home
Availability
I’m open for Summer 2025! Feel free to reach out, and we can discuss how we can work around both of our schedules. PLEASE, read my disclaimer about HOLIDAY BOOKINGS above. I’m accommodating and flexible within reason. I would love to be a sitter that your pet gets to know and be comfortable with being in their home when you are away at work or out of town. Having a consistent sitter is less stressful on your pet and comforting while they are experiencing your absence even if they love most people they encounter.
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About Madalyn B.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
At my clients' homes, care instructions/check lists, locations of supplies needed for the reservation, owner contact information, and emergency contact information being easily accessible to me is desired. Providing this information will help me to ensure that you pet is receiving the care they need safely and according to the reservation. This can ideally be done over the phone (texting or calling) or written.
Information Madalyn B. would like to know about your pet
Please let me know if your pet(s) has any specific behaviors or needs to account for prior to me working with them. Behavior Restriction(s): People and/or animal reactivity (no people/animal-aggressive dogs). Currently, I have NO BREED RESTRICTIONS for dog clients. As long as they are NON-REACTIVE and fit into my size requirements, I will service the pet client. A REACTIVE DOG is a dog that is aggressive to other people and/or animals. I DO NOT ACCEPT AGGRESSIVE/REACTIVE DOGS. I am not trained to physically handle an aggressive/reactive dog, so please be honest when booking with me as this is my health and safety at risk. If I show up to a booking and find your dog is reactive to people and/or other animals it may encounter, I will not complete the service and you will be charged the full amount of the service. Thank you so much for prioritizing my and your dog(s) safety.
A typical day
There are many safe neighborhoods in Redding that my pet clients and I can enjoy our walks on. I enjoy playing with pets, too, especially those who really love toys. If there are any specifics to where your dog prefers/is comfortable walking or specific ways they like to play, please be sure to let me know. When it comes to cats, I love to be able to play with them if they have toys they love. I also enjoy just sitting with them for company, petting them, and brushing them when I come to check their litter and food/bev. Every client I have serviced on Rover has requested additional drop-ins in the future aside from those who have relocated or happen to be a new client. If you’re looking for someone to be a constant in your pet’s life when it comes to sitting or dropping in, I prioritize consistency and availability; your pet will experience the luxury of having the same sitter that they’re comfortable and familiar with into the foreseeable future, which I know many people are looking for when searching for a sitter.
Location
Redding, CA
Pets
Madalyn B.
Redding, CA